Erythronium dens-canis

Dog's Tooth Violet

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, white
Bloom time Mid Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Rock garden, woodland garden
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 6" to 6" / 15cm to 15cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing